Taliban Country
Synopsis
Nearly 20 years after the U.S. drove the Taliban from power in Afghanistan, the group claims it holds more territory that any time since the war began in 2001. As President Trump says he wants to end the war, FRONTLINE reporter Najibullah Quraishi goes on a dangerous journey inside both Taliban- and ISIS-held territory and exposes the harsh reality that not only is the Taliban once again wielding power, but the threat from ISIS looms large.
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- Director
- Karim Shah
- Original Title
- Taliban Country
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Shah
Karim Shah, Najibullah Quraishi, Daniel Edge, Monica Garnsey
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Shah
Producer
Najibullah Quraishi
Producer
Daniel Edge
Producer
Monica Garnsey
Producer
Karim Shah
Director
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What is Taliban Country about?
Nearly 20 years after the U.S. drove the Taliban from power in Afghanistan, the group claims it holds more territory that any time since the war began in 2001. As President Trump says he wants to end the war, FRONTLINE reporter Najibullah Quraishi goes on a dangerous journey inside both Taliban- and ISIS-held territory and exposes the harsh reality that not only is the Taliban once again wielding power, but the threat from ISIS looms large.
Who directed Taliban Country?
Taliban Country was directed by Karim Shah.
Who stars in Taliban Country?
The principal cast of Taliban Country includes Priyanka Boghani, Sarah Childress, Najibullah Quraishi.
When was Taliban Country released and how long is it?
Taliban Country was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 21m.